Jazz CD Reviews Articles

Dual Review: Art Hirahara – Good Company; Ryan Keberle – Bright Moments – Posi-Tone Records

The Posi-Tone winning streak continues with two new releases…

This is a unique soundtrack to Wes Anderson’s latest film.

Patrice Rushen’s debut LP gets an audiophile update…

Craft Recordings releases a re-mastered vinyl of a trend-setting Broadway jazz album.

Finding beauty in Jazz ballads... Noah Preminger – Ballads – Chill Tone Records #CT0003CD - CD - 37:31 - **** (Noah...

A late-career Oscar Peterson performance is nothing short of a triumphant comeback. Oscar Peterson – City Lights: The...

This 50th anniversary vinyl edition of a Charlie Brown soundtrack is a definite crowd-pleaser! Vince Guaraldi – Be My...

A posthumous release of late career Bill Evans in SACD format adds to the formidable legacy. Bill Evans – You Must...

Al Foster – Been there, done that... Al Foster – Reflections – Smoke Sessions Records #SSR-2203 – 67:57 - **** (Al...

Trumpet and accordion, a blissful blend.... Eric Vloeimans & Will Holshouser – Two for the Road – V-Flow/...

A brilliant debut CD release from Ana Nelson... Ana Nelson – Bridges – Ana Nelson Music – 43:16 - ****1/2 ( Ana Nelson...

Ben Sidran – The Swing's the thing... Ben Sidran – Swing State – Nardis #BON220501 – 41:57 - **** (Ben Sidran – piano;...

Mack Avenue Records released a stunning live album! Kenny Garrett - Sketches Of MD - Live At The Iridium Featuring...

A plethora of classic jazz riches from the 1940s... Classic Black & White Jazz Sessions – Mosaic Records MD11-273...

A new vinyl of a jazz legend taking on another musical icon. Ella At The Hollywood Bowl - The Irving Berlin Songbook -...

This is an outstanding re-mastered vinyl of an under appreciated jazz pianist. Four! – Hampton Hawes With Barney...